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    History MA

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    Minneapolis, USMAIn-person
    $57,232.00
    Tuition
    30
    Credits

    History MA at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities is a 30-credit, in-person MA program based in Minneapolis, US. Tuition is $57,232.

    About the program

    The History M.A. is earned by students admitted to the PhD program as an additional or alternative credential. It involves coursework including scope and methods, research seminars, and outside credits, leading toward doctoral research.

    Focus: research
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    Part-time option

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    Jan 7, 2027

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    optional
    Min University policy requires international applicants (and domestic applicants whose native language is not English) to provide proof of English language proficiency as a condition of admission. More information on the English Language Proficiency Policy and the tests that the University of Minnesota accepts can be found on the University of Minnesota Graduate School website.
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    Min University policy requires international applicants (and domestic applicants whose native language is not English) to provide proof of English language proficiency as a condition of admission. More information on the English Language Proficiency Policy and the tests that the University of Minnesota accepts can be found on the University of Minnesota Graduate School website.

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $19,600.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does History MA at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities cost?
    The total estimated tuition for History MA at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities is $57,232 across 30 required credits.
    Is History MA at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities online or in-person?
    History MA at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities is offered in-person.
    How long does History MA at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities take to complete?
    History MA at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities is structured around 30 credits.
    What work-permit options follow History MA at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities?
    Post-completion work rights for History MA at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities: 12 months OPT (US)